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[Hidden Wonders] Dried Persimmons: Traditional Japanese Sweets Survive Typhoon Hagibis
Dried fruit. What could possibly be so special about it? It helps to know that before the Portuguese […]
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Shinrin Koen in Saitama Provides an Escape from the Urban Jungle
Shinrin Koen — “Forest and Woods Park” — is unusual among the many parks in Japan in that […]
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Elaborate Desserts Come Alive with AR Magic and VR Tarot Game at Enchanting New Cafe in Tokyo
Tokyo is chock full of cute and stylish cafes where dessert-lovers can pick up sweet treats and while away […]
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Doraemon Gets A Nostalgic Reprint for 50th Anniversary
In Europe, few people would be ignorant of the name of Doraemon, the manga character brought to life […]
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Sento in Kumamoto Welcomes Foreigners to Bathe with Mascot
Yoyasuyu, a public bathhouse in the Chuo ward of Kumamoto, has been temporarily decorated with illustrations of Kumamo
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Moya on an Overpass
Author and Photographer: Jason Halayko As a professional photographer, it is my job to find and create beautiful [&h
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Houseboats Weave a Sea of Shimmering Lights in Odaiba
Like a giant tree gradually stretching out its roots, Tokyo has been expanding by reclaiming land from the […
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Autumn Unveils the Unexplored Beauty of Yagenkeiryu on the Shimokita Peninsula
Autumn arrives early in the northern regions of Japan. In early November, minimum air temperatures drop below 10ºC,
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Explore Imperial Family History at Tokyo’s Treasure Museum
After the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito took place October 22 with its pomp and circumstance, and with related act
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Japanese Cosmetics Brand Shu Uemura Collaborate with Pokemon for Electrifying Make Up Line
Japan is home to the cutest Pokemon merchandise, but just as popular with tourists, are Japan’s luxury beauty brands lik
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The Eerie Costumers Of Japan’s Night Parade of One Hundred Demons
Source: Keiichiro Yasugi (@KeiichiroYASUGI) Japan and cosplay go hand-in-hand, so it’s no surprise that every year t
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[SOCIAL WIRE] Revelers Creepin It Real at Shibuya Halloween
In recent years, Shibuya has stolen the spotlight for Halloween festivities in Tokyo. Never short of any controversy (4